Copco Strata Satin Finish Stainless Steel Whistling Teakettle

 (15 customer reviews)

The only redeeming feature of this kettle is how fast it will boil water. It's a bad sign when the owner's manual includes instructions on how to get rid of the rust spots that will develop on the inside of the teakettle if you don't dry it between each and every use. I drink a lot of tea and coffee, so that's really just not practical.It's impossible to get water into this thing because the handle is rigid and does not move from side to side like most good teakettles.The whistle is so noisy and piercing that it feels like my ears are going to bleed every time it goes off. Oh, and did I mention the rust spot? I only got my money's worth because I got 4 free coffee mugs with this kettle when I bought it. There's nothing worse than having to throw out what seems from the outside to be a perfectly good thing.Spend more on something that will last a lifetime.

This tea kettle's whistle melted and warped during use after only three weeks. We did follow directions using only medium heat. We are using A viking gas range. I would not recommend using this product on gas ranges.

Poorly made with carbon steel fasteners which rust. Non-metalic parts,like the spout cover, are not heat proof. Yes, they do melt. The spout cover hinge design is very poor. The hinge is weak and will break with the slightest side force when the spout is open. It's best to avoid cookware made in Thailand. On the plus side, it does have a substantial whistle.